A group of approximately half-dozen local residents who call the 'Reflection Bay' area of Bronte, along the waterfront home, spent a few hours Saturday morning raking, picking up trash, washed-up debris as well as clumps of algae to help restore and beautify a small white sandy beach near their homes.

Aside from cleaning up the beach, that they described as somewhat neglected over recent years for their own use this summer, they also said this was their Canada Day gift to the community, hoping more people would now stop and take advantage of the picturesque oasis.